Bathroom Remodel Cost Calculator
Total cost from fixture selection and layout changes.
Inputs
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Results
Total project cost ($)
$13,159.00
≈ 9 months of rent
Materials subtotal ($)$8,250.00
Labor cost ($)$3,713.00
Tile cost ($)$1,300.00
Fixture cost ($)$3,650.00
Plumbing cost ($)$1,500.00
Electrical & lighting ($)$1,200.00
Contingency ($)$1,196.00
Cost per sq ft ($)$263.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the bathroom floor area in square feet and select scope level (cosmetic, mid, or full gut).
- Enter tile floor and tile wall square footage and select tile material tier (ceramic, porcelain, or stone).
- Toggle fixture upgrades (toilet, vanity, shower, tub) to include in the estimate.
- Review total cost with the breakdown: tile, fixtures, plumbing, labor, and contingency.
- Adjust finish level or scope to find a budget that meets your goals.
How the result changes with Tile wall sq ft
| Tile wall sq ft | Total project cost ($) |
|---|---|
| 40 | $12,521.00 |
| 140 | $14,116.00 |
| 260 | $16,030.00 |
| 360 | $17,625.00 |
What each input means
- Bathroom floor sq ft
- Total floor area of the bathroom.
- Scope level (0-2)
- 0 = Cosmetic refresh, 1 = Mid-range remodel, 2 = Upscale remodel.
- Tile floor sq ft
- Square footage of floor tile to install.
- Tile wall sq ft
- Square footage of wall tile (shower surround, accent walls).
- Tile material (0-2)
- 0 = Ceramic ($6/SF), 1 = Porcelain ($10/SF), 2 = Natural stone ($18/SF).
- Replace toilet (0/1)
- 1 = Replace toilet (~$350), 0 = Keep existing.
- Replace vanity (0/1)
- 1 = Replace vanity and top, 0 = Keep existing.
- Shower/tub type (0-3)
- 0 = Tub only ($800), 1 = Shower ($1500), 2 = Walk-in shower ($3500), 3 = Tub/shower combo ($2500).
- Move plumbing (0/1)
- 1 = Relocate plumbing lines (adds ~$3,500), 0 = Keep existing layout.
- Contingency %
- Buffer for hidden water damage, mold, or structural issues (10-15% recommended).
What each result means
- Total project cost ($)
- All-in estimated cost including labor and contingency.
- Materials subtotal ($)
- Total materials before labor.
- Labor cost ($)
- Estimated labor (40-50% of materials for bathrooms).
- Tile cost ($)
- Floor and wall tile material cost.
- Fixture cost ($)
- Toilet, vanity, and shower/tub combined.
- Plumbing cost ($)
- Plumbing work including any relocation.
- Electrical & lighting ($)
- Wiring, lighting, and exhaust fan.
- Contingency ($)
- Buffer amount for unexpected issues.
- Cost per sq ft ($)
- Total cost divided by bathroom floor area.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersBathroom floor sq ft = 50, Scope level (0-2) = 1, Tile floor sq ft = 50, Tile wall sq ft = 80 = 10 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total project costTotal project cost = subtotal + contingency13159 = $13,159
- Calculate Materials subtotalMaterials subtotal = tileCost + toiletCost + vanityCost + showerTubCost + plumbingCost + electrica...8250 = $8,250
- Calculate Labor costLabor cost = materialSubtotal * laborRate3713 = $3,713
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